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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
National Doughnut Day: Where to get free donuts in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Some Connecticut shops are helping celebrate National Doughnut Day this Friday with the perfect thing: something sweet. The annual day dates back to 1938, when The Salvation Army started it as a way to honor 'Donut Lassies' who would serve donuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I. National Doughnut Day: Where to grab a free or discounted doughnut Friday Now, we continue to celebrate the tasty treat with specials and promotions every June 6. This article will be updated as we learn of more deals. Want one added? Email Lyman Orchards will be offering 50% off prepackaged six-pack apple cider donuts, available in-store only at their Apple Barrel Farm Market. A representative at the Krispy Kreme in Mohegan Sun Casino said this year they're offering some discounted prices. You can get two dozen original glazed donuts for $18.99 or a combo of a dozen glazed and a dozen assorted for $20.99. Dunkin' Donuts is giving out a free donut with any drink purchase. They're also partnering with Stoney Clover Lane for limited-edition merchandise. Located in Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Zac Young's Sprinkletown will be giving away three free mini donuts with each purchase until 7 p.m. Cha Papi is offering customers a mochi donut with purchase of a drink (limit one donut per customer) and half a dozen donuts at the discounted price of $18. Dude's Donuts will be giving one free donut per customer who stops by Giovanni's Brick Oven Pizzeria in Glastonbury. While supplies last. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Gaming fans rush to buy new Nintendo Switch 2 before stock runs out
The console has been highly anticipated by gamers following the release of the original Switch more than eight years ago in March 2017. Dozens of people, some dressed as characters from the Mario games, queued outside Currys in Oxford Street, central London, which opened at midnight for shoppers to claim their console, which the retailer is selling for £395. Zac Young, from Kingston, was the first in the queue to get his hands on the device. It comes as Game cancelled pre-orders just days before release, while several other retailers sold out on launch day following the high demand for the product. Nintendo has reportedly upgraded its expectation of sales by the end of the financial year from 15 million consoles to 20 million. Fans in London hit the shops early on Thursday morning to be able to claim their console on release day. Ray Reyes, 36, a nurse from Lincoln, said: 'I tried to pre-order and it was impossible to actually buy one. 'It just wasn't available online at all. Most of the sites said we had to pop into the store to actually get one. 'I think it's to discourage scalping, where people buy one online and then sell it on for a much higher price of like £600 because there's so much demand.' Mr Reyes is visiting London to see Beyonce in concert with his boyfriend, Joseph Agra, 31, and the couple used the opportunity of being in the capital to buy the console. Mr Agra, who works for a bank in Lincoln, said: 'There's that feeling when you're buying the console on the day of release. It hits a bit different. 'We're going back to the hotel to play it now, I'm quite excited. 'It should be a better overall performance. Although the graphics won't be the same as on a proper console, it should be a massive improvement on the original Switch. 'I'm also excited to see what other developers can do with it now it's out.' Tony Gu, 25, a computer science student who lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was another who purchased the console early. He said: 'I've spent almost 2,000 hours playing Splatoon on the original Switch, so I'm excited to buy the Switch 2. 'There was no stock online for pre-orders either in Saudi Arabia or the UK, so I've had to come here in person and buy it here. 'I bought Zelda, but I never played it on the original Switch as the performance was just terrible, so I hope it has improved. 'I also hope the graphics have gotten better. It's a bit frustrating because, in Japan, there's a Japanese-only version which can be as much as 70% cheaper. 'But given that I played Switch for thousands of hours I think it's worth it, but I still wish I didn't have to pay a lot.' Simon Hudson, 44, a software designer from Perth, Australia, who has lived in London for 15 years said he bought two to play with his husband. He said: 'I don't think it's hype bubble. I'm only picking it up today mainly because my husband's got a couple of games he's wanted to play that are coming out today, along with the release, like the new Mario Kart and Rune Factory. 'So he wants to be among the first ones on there. We've been playing that (Rune Factory) for 20 years, but the new version has come out alongside the Switch. So that's the main reason I'm here.' Others have taken to social media to air their frustration. Asked to post a comment about their favourite Nintendo character in order to enter a Currys giveaway for the console on X, one gamer replied: 'Dry Bowser as he is probably as rare as getting hold of a Switch 2 on release day.' Another fan who managed to get hold of their console said: 'My Switch 2 pre-order is arriving right now. I survived the cancellation apocalypse.'
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Gaming fans rush to buy new Nintendo Switch 2 before stock runs out
The console has been highly anticipated by gamers following the release of the original Switch more than eight years ago in March 2017. Dozens of people, some dressed as characters from the Mario games, queued outside Currys in Oxford Street, central London, which opened at midnight for shoppers to claim their console, which the retailer is selling for £395. Zac Young, from Kingston, was the first in the queue to get his hands on the device. Nintendo fans get to grips with the new Switch 2 device (David Parry/PA) It comes as Game cancelled pre-orders just days before release, while several other retailers sold out on launch day following the high demand for the product. Nintendo has reportedly upgraded its expectation of sales by the end of the financial year from 15 million consoles to 20 million. Fans in London hit the shops early on Thursday morning to be able to claim their console on release day. Ray Reyes, 36, a nurse from Lincoln, said: 'I tried to pre-order and it was impossible to actually buy one. 'It just wasn't available online at all. Most of the sites said we had to pop into the store to actually get one. 'I think it's to discourage scalping, where people buy one online and then sell it on for a much higher price of like £600 because there's so much demand.' Mr Reyes is visiting London to see Beyonce in concert with his boyfriend, Joseph Agra, 31, and the couple used the opportunity of being in the capital to buy the console. Mr Agra, who works for a bank in Lincoln, said: 'There's that feeling when you're buying the console on the day of release. It hits a bit different. 'We're going back to the hotel to play it now, I'm quite excited. 'It should be a better overall performance. Although the graphics won't be the same as on a proper console, it should be a massive improvement on the original Switch. 'I'm also excited to see what other developers can do with it now it's out.' Zac Young from Kingston was the first in the queue at Currys' Oxford Street store in London (David Parry/PA) Tony Gu, 25, a computer science student who lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was another who purchased the console early. He said: 'I've spent almost 2,000 hours playing Splatoon on the original Switch, so I'm excited to buy the Switch 2. 'There was no stock online for pre-orders either in Saudi Arabia or the UK, so I've had to come here in person and buy it here. 'I bought Zelda, but I never played it on the original Switch as the performance was just terrible, so I hope it has improved. 'I also hope the graphics have gotten better. It's a bit frustrating because, in Japan, there's a Japanese-only version which can be as much as 70% cheaper. 'But given that I played Switch for thousands of hours I think it's worth it, but I still wish I didn't have to pay a lot.' Simon Hudson, 44, a software designer from Perth, Australia, who has lived in London for 15 years said he bought two to play with his husband. He said: 'I don't think it's hype bubble. I'm only picking it up today mainly because my husband's got a couple of games he's wanted to play that are coming out today, along with the release, like the new Mario Kart and Rune Factory. 'So he wants to be among the first ones on there. We've been playing that (Rune Factory) for 20 years, but the new version has come out alongside the Switch. So that's the main reason I'm here.' Others have taken to social media to air their frustration. Asked to post a comment about their favourite Nintendo character in order to enter a Currys giveaway for the console on X, one gamer replied: 'Dry Bowser as he is probably as rare as getting hold of a Switch 2 on release day.' Another fan who managed to get hold of their console said: 'My Switch 2 pre-order is arriving right now. I survived the cancellation apocalypse.'
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Gaming fans rush to buy new Nintendo Switch 2 before stock runs out
The console has been highly anticipated by gamers following the release of the original Switch more than eight years ago in March 2017. Dozens of people, some dressed as characters from the Mario games, queued outside Currys in Oxford Street, central London, which opened at midnight for shoppers to claim their console, which the retailer is selling for £395. Zac Young, from Kingston, was the first in the queue to get his hands on the device. It comes as Game cancelled pre-orders just days before release, while several other retailers sold out on launch day following the high demand for the product. Nintendo has reportedly upgraded its expectation of sales by the end of the financial year from 15 million consoles to 20 million. Fans in London hit the shops early on Thursday morning to be able to claim their console on release day. Ray Reyes, 36, a nurse from Lincoln, said: 'I tried to pre-order and it was impossible to actually buy one. 'It just wasn't available online at all. Most of the sites said we had to pop into the store to actually get one. 'I think it's to discourage scalping, where people buy one online and then sell it on for a much higher price of like £600 because there's so much demand.' Mr Reyes is visiting London to see Beyonce in concert with his boyfriend, Joseph Agra, 31, and the couple used the opportunity of being in the capital to buy the console. Mr Agra, who works for a bank in Lincoln, said: 'There's that feeling when you're buying the console on the day of release. It hits a bit different. 'We're going back to the hotel to play it now, I'm quite excited. 'It should be a better overall performance. Although the graphics won't be the same as on a proper console, it should be a massive improvement on the original Switch. 'I'm also excited to see what other developers can do with it now it's out.' Tony Gu, 25, a computer science student who lives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was another who purchased the console early. He said: 'I've spent almost 2,000 hours playing Splatoon on the original Switch, so I'm excited to buy the Switch 2. 'There was no stock online for pre-orders either in Saudi Arabia or the UK, so I've had to come here in person and buy it here. 'I bought Zelda, but I never played it on the original Switch as the performance was just terrible, so I hope it has improved. 'I also hope the graphics have gotten better. It's a bit frustrating because, in Japan, there's a Japanese-only version which can be as much as 70% cheaper. 'But given that I played Switch for thousands of hours I think it's worth it, but I still wish I didn't have to pay a lot.' Simon Hudson, 44, a software designer from Perth, Australia, who has lived in London for 15 years said he bought two to play with his husband. He said: 'I don't think it's hype bubble. I'm only picking it up today mainly because my husband's got a couple of games he's wanted to play that are coming out today, along with the release, like the new Mario Kart and Rune Factory. 'So he wants to be among the first ones on there. We've been playing that (Rune Factory) for 20 years, but the new version has come out alongside the Switch. So that's the main reason I'm here.' Others have taken to social media to air their frustration. Asked to post a comment about their favourite Nintendo character in order to enter a Currys giveaway for the console on X, one gamer replied: 'Dry Bowser as he is probably as rare as getting hold of a Switch 2 on release day.' Another fan who managed to get hold of their console said: 'My Switch 2 pre-order is arriving right now. I survived the cancellation apocalypse.'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers furious as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders from Amazon don't arrive despite ordering weeks ago
Amazon customers have complained their orders haven't arrived on release day despite ordering them in April GAME FURY Shoppers furious as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders from Amazon don't arrive despite ordering weeks ago SHOPPERS are furious that their pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon won't arrive on time - despite ordering weeks ago. Prices for the hotly anticipated gadget start at £359.99, and pre-orders have been available since April in time for its release day today (June 5th). 4 Gamers queue up outside Currys on London's Oxford Street to get their hands on the new device and exclusive Mario Kart World game Credit: PA 4 Zac Young from Kingston was the first in the queue at Currys Oxford Street store, London, to collect his Nintendo Switch 2 console Credit: PA 4 Oxford Street, London, where people line up outside of the Currys store, which has opened at midnight, giving Nintendo fans the chance to collect their Switch 2 devices moments after it has been released Credit: PA 4 Pictures from the Nintendo Switch 2 game console launch event in France Credit: Reuters The console and a Mario Kart World game - which is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 - costs more at £429.98. But some Amazon shoppers have complained online that theirs haven't arrived in time - with some even cancelling orders to pick the gadget up elsewhere. Amazon customers were told when they placed orders that the item might not arrive on release day. Shoppers were made aware of the delivery date at the time they placed the pre-order. An Amazon spokesperson said orders which were due to be sent out today have been sent out as planned and there were no delays. Customers are not charged until their items are dispatched. Other keen gamers queued overnight, outside shops including Smyths and Currys, in order to be first to get their hands on the new console. Some queuing at Currys' flagship store in Oxford Street were dressed as characters from the Mario games. Customers shared complaints on online shopping forum hotukdeals about the delays. One disgruntled shopper said: "Pre-ordered from Amazon on the 4th April. Showing delivery Monday 9th June. "Cancelled and ordered for pick up straight away from Argos. Amazon seem to have messed up big time with this launch." Others said they cancelled their order so they could pick it up in another store instead. "Cancelled pre order with Amazon as was saying Saturday delivery, so thought I'd try my luck at 24 hour Asda and was plenty in stock," posted one gamer. Another said they managed to get a discount due to the delay. "My Amazon pre order from 5th April not despatched and scheduled for Saturday. Called customer service, they will offer a 5-10% discount upon delivery for the inconvenience." Others wanting to cancel their order said they couldn't. "Amazon is saying delivery for Friday, won't let me cancel now," said one customer. "Disappointed as I could have walked into Argos and picked one up." Amazon shoppers are not the only ones who have been left disappointed over their pre-orders. Game cancelled pre-orders just days before the release, with no reason given for the sudden u-turn. Gamers who didn't pre-order a console patiently queued round the block atat midnight to get their hands on the new gadget. Nintendo is expecting to sell 20 million consoles by the end of the financial year. The Nintendo Switch was first released back in 2017, to replace the WII U. Gaming fans have had to wait eight years for the new upgraded console. The Nintendo Switch 2 will have a bigger screen, brand new games, and more built in features.
